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The owner of Bos's Chippy Gerald Henn has announced he is retiring

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Owner of 'best chippy in Falmouth' announces he is closing doors for last time

The Dead Man’s Locker, Cornwall’s ‘first dedicated karaoke bar’ in Cornwall is set to open at The Rum & Crab Shack on October 10.

The Dead Man’s Locker, Cornwall’s ‘first dedicated karaoke bar’ in Cornwall is set to open at The Rum & Crab Shack on October 10.

Cornwall to get its 'first dedicated karaoke bar'

Colin is looking forward to welcoming you to his new Falmouth shop

Colin is looking forward to welcoming you to his new Falmouth shop

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Pip, Pip hooray! Celebrated Cornish pasty maker opens first shop in Falmouth

Fiona Dudley outside her business home with her Packet certificate

Fiona Dudley outside her business home with her Packet certificate

Beauty therapist so shocked by win she thought client's phone had been hacked!

The former bank in Looe which could become a wine bar (Pic: Silverlake Design)

The former bank in Looe which could become a wine bar (Pic: Silverlake Design)

Planning and development

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Plan to turn a listed former bank into a wine bar in Cornish coastal town

Penryn/ Perranporth colts take on Helston

Penryn/ Perranporth colts take on Helston

Penryn/ Perranporth colts welcome Helston counterparts

Penryn Ladies at the Memorial Ground

Penryn Ladies at the Memorial Ground

History made by Penryn Ladies at Memorial Ground

Trees are being cut down along the Falmouth to Truro branch line alongside the B3292

Trees are being cut down along the Falmouth to Truro branch line alongside the B3292

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Concerns raised over number of trees being cut down along railway branch line

Troon Football Club who ended Mawnan’s 100 per cent record with a 2-2 draw

Troon Football Club who ended Mawnan’s 100 per cent record with a 2-2 draw

Illogan maintain 100 per cent record while Mawnan's unbeaten run is ended

Camborne's man of the match Kyle Moyle makes another break in the victory over Hornets

Camborne's man of the match Kyle Moyle makes another break in the victory over Hornets

Hornets stung by in-form Camborne Town

Cam Hutchison presented an award before the game for playing his hundredth game for Falmouth Town

Cam Hutchison presented an award before the game for playing his hundredth game for Falmouth Town

Falmouth Town AFC

Falmouth Town maintain home record in front of another large crowd

Wendron United warm up before a previous match

Wendron United warm up before a previous match

Shortlived Cornwall Senior Cup for Wendron as professional Helston polish off

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning any Asda customers with any a number of allergies or intolerances not to eat the product

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning any Asda customers with any a number of allergies or intolerances not to eat the product

Asda ready meal recalled over meat mix up and allergy risk

The official line-up for the Falmouth Oyster Weekend has been revealed

The official line-up for the Falmouth Oyster Weekend has been revealed

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Hotel reveals star studded line-up for its Fal Oyster Weekend

The Paddington bench now in situ at Land's End

The Paddington bench now in situ at Land's End

Paddington Bear

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Statue of Paddington Bear arrives in Cornwall as part of UK trail

The mobile mechanic from Falmouth has been fined more than £1,000

The mobile mechanic from Falmouth has been fined more than £1,000

Falmouth mobile mechanic fined more than £1k for failing customers

The team at Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding

The team at Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding

£2.9m investment in Cornish boatbuilder Cockwells will create 38 jobs

People living in St Cleer, Liskeard are being asked to check their outside sheds and garages for Anne Stacey

People living in St Cleer, Liskeard are being asked to check their outside sheds and garages for Anne Stacey

Police release new image of missing pensioner in Cornwall

Three people had to be rescued from the sea after being caught in a rip-tide at a popular Falmouth beach at the weekend.

Three people had to be rescued from the sea after being caught in a rip-tide at a popular Falmouth beach at the weekend.

Three swimmers in a row rescued after being caught in rip tide at 'Gylly' beach

News

The theft happened at Trago Mills

The theft happened at Trago Mills

Shoplifter who stole £99 coat from Trago later found with lock knife in street

Falmouth Harbour, as a member of Cruise Britain, has joined a new strategic alliance. Image: David Barnicoat

Falmouth Harbour, as a member of Cruise Britain, has joined a new strategic alliance. Image: David Barnicoat

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

Falmouth joins European cruise alliance of 400 ports and travel providers

It's back this November!

It's back this November!

More magic added for this year's Heligan Night Garden

Two decades of inclusion across Cornwall celebrated at awards

Two decades of inclusion across Cornwall celebrated at awards

Awards Ceremonies

Awards for those making a difference to people's lives since 2024

Over 90 artists were featured at this year's FORM Art Festival

Over 90 artists were featured at this year's FORM Art Festival

Annual visual arts festival returns to Falmouth for third year

Jamie Hirst from Cornwall College Camborne won for the UK!

Jamie Hirst from Cornwall College Camborne won for the UK!

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Student's photo of Cornish mine wins national competition

Care home managing director nominated for national award

Care home managing director nominated for national award

Awards Ceremonies

Falmouth care home managing director nominated for national award

Coming to the Regal Theatre in 2025

Coming to the Regal Theatre in 2025

Tickets on sale for White Horse show in Redruth

A.F Steadman is coming to St Mary’s Methodist Church

A.F Steadman is coming to St Mary’s Methodist Church

New York Times bestselling children's author coming to Cornwall

Cornwall's Literary Heritage by Mark Mitchley available from October 15

Cornwall's Literary Heritage by Mark Mitchley available from October 15

New book on Cornwall's literary heritage to be published

Jenny Harvey has stepped down from the Poppy Appeal after ten years, and has handed the baton to Stewart Patterson (R)

Jenny Harvey has stepped down from the Poppy Appeal after ten years, and has handed the baton to Stewart Patterson (R)

Helston's Poppy Appeal to welcome new face as stalwart steps down after 10 years

Tava in Falmouth is the Packet's Beauty Therapist of the Year winner

Tava in Falmouth is the Packet's Beauty Therapist of the Year winner

Meet your Packet’s Beauty Therapist of the Year joint winner, Tava in Falmouth

A three-storey property in the heart of Falmouth is up for sale

A three-storey property in the heart of Falmouth is up for sale

Property of the Week: Falmouth home with stunning views and balcony up for sale

Two pubs in Cornwall have been named the best for cosiness in the UK

Two pubs in Cornwall have been named the best for cosiness in the UK

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Two Cornwall pubs make the UK's cosiest list

Three Cornwall hotels were acclaimed in the Michelin Guide Keys awards

Three Cornwall hotels were acclaimed in the Michelin Guide Keys awards

3 Cornwall hotels recognised in first-of-its-kind Michelin Guide awards scheme

Launching this month!

Launching this month!

Brewery launches first low-alcohol beer of one of its best loved brands

Cruise ship Spirit of Adventure is a regular caller at Falmouth. Image: David Barnicoat

Cruise ship Spirit of Adventure is a regular caller at Falmouth. Image: David Barnicoat

Final cruise ships to visit Falmouth this month as season draws to a close

Open farm gate, stock image.

Open farm gate, stock image.

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Warning to farmers after increase in hare coursing reports in Devon and Cornwall

Police will be carrying out patrols at known crime hotspots in Devon and Cornwall every three days for 15 minutes at a time. File image

Police will be carrying out patrols at known crime hotspots in Devon and Cornwall every three days for 15 minutes at a time. File image

Devon and Cornwall Police

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Crime hotspots to be visited by police every three days in £1 million trial

An aerial photo of the CSpace building overlooking Towan beach in Newquay (Pic: TMP Land Consultants)

An aerial photo of the CSpace building overlooking Towan beach in Newquay (Pic: TMP Land Consultants)

Planning and development

Aim to invest 'huge amounts of money in regenerating town' revealed by developer

Artist Elle Koziupa working on Newquay's stunning fisherman mural

Artist Elle Koziupa working on Newquay's stunning fisherman mural

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Meet the 20-year-old artist behind Newquay's stunning fisherman mural

A man from Camborne has pleaded guilty to drink driving in front of Truro Magistrates this week

A man from Camborne has pleaded guilty to drink driving in front of Truro Magistrates this week

Camborne man disqualified after pleading guilty to drink driving

Ryanair has announced its winter schedule to and from Cornwall Airport Newquay

Ryanair has announced its winter schedule to and from Cornwall Airport Newquay

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Airline launches winter schedule for four routes in and out of Cornwall

There will be some changes to bus routes across Redruth for three weeks

There will be some changes to bus routes across Redruth for three weeks

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Gas pipe work to cause temporary Redruth bus route changes

UK Today

Coca-Cola confirms 'favourite ever' Coke is back at Tesco after 4 year hiatus

Jeremy Clarkson 'thrilled' as signature Hawkstone beer comes to a store near you

Drivers issued warned about 'insanely costly' supermarket 'contaminated fuel'

Morrisons launch's Christmas recruitment drive with 3,000 jobs available

Martin Lewis explains if it's better to leave the heating on all day or not

Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted in unrelated rape trial

Sport

Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates as Truro City take the lead against Hemel Hempstead

'Good value' Truro City inflict first defeat on Hemel Hempstead

Centre Joe Elderkin makes a break

Centre Joe Elderkin makes a break

Cornish Pirates

Cornish Pirates Fall Short Against Slick Opponents

Penryn/ Perranporth colts take on Helston

Penryn/ Perranporth colts take on Helston

Penryn/ Perranporth colts welcome Helston counterparts

Penryn Ladies at the Memorial Ground

Penryn Ladies at the Memorial Ground

History made by Penryn Ladies at Memorial Ground

Troon Football Club who ended Mawnan’s 100 per cent record with a 2-2 draw

Troon Football Club who ended Mawnan’s 100 per cent record with a 2-2 draw

Illogan maintain 100 per cent record while Mawnan's unbeaten run is ended

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National Sport

Harry Kane did not train with the England squad on Tuesday (David Davies/PA)

Harry Kane did not train with the England squad on Tuesday (David Davies/PA)

Harry Kane trains away from England squad as he continues recovery from injury

Salman Ali Agha helped Pakistan into a strong position (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Salman Ali Agha helped Pakistan into a strong position (Anjum Naveed/AP)

England toil continues in Pakistan as Agha Salman makes most of disputed catch

Essex director of cricket Anthony McGrath will take up his new role on November 1 (Mike Egerton/PA)

Essex director of cricket Anthony McGrath will take up his new role on November 1 (Mike Egerton/PA)

Anthony McGrath named Yorkshire head coach on five-year deal

Brydon Carse made a breakthrough for England but Pakistan remained firmly on top in the first Test (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Brydon Carse made a breakthrough for England but Pakistan remained firmly on top in the first Test (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Brydon Carse claims first Test wicket as England fight to slow Pakistan charge

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs past New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs past New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs stay perfect with win over New Orleans Saints

Manchester City’s row with the Premier League over rules governing commercial deals has intensified (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City’s row with the Premier League over rules governing commercial deals has intensified (Martin Rickett/PA)

What has been said and what next in Man City’s legal battle with Premier League?

Abby Dow scored twice as England overcame New Zealand in WXV 1

Abby Dow scored twice as England overcame New Zealand in WXV 1

Mitchell pleased with how Red Roses have 'evolved' attack in WXV 1

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Fiona Dudley outside her business home with her Packet certificate

Beauty therapist so shocked by win she thought client's phone had been hacked!

Falmouth Harbour, as a member of Cruise Britain, has joined a new strategic alliance. Image: David Barnicoat

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

Falmouth joins European cruise alliance of 400 ports and travel providers

Beatrix Potter photographed by her father Rupert in 1894 on the Roseland Peninsula

'I have just read your wonderful article of Beatrix Potter visiting Cornwall'

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National News

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has faced calls to apologise to pensioners losing winter fuel allowance as MPs, including those on the Government benches, expressed concerns about older people’s ability to heat their homes.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has faced calls to apologise to pensioners losing winter fuel allowance as MPs, including those on the Government benches, expressed concerns about older people’s ability to heat their homes.

Ed Miliband pressured to apologise to pensioners losing winter fuel payments

Supermarket prices are 2% more expensive than a year ago (PA)

Supermarket prices are 2% more expensive than a year ago (PA)

Grocery price inflation edges up as shoppers turn to promoted items

Chinese drinkers may pay more for European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% four days after a majority of EU countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China (Chinatopix/AP)

Chinese drinkers may pay more for European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% four days after a majority of EU countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China (Chinatopix/AP)

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China imposes provisional tariffs on European brandy in tit-for-tat move

Japanese prosecutors have said they will not appeal over the acquittal of Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, in a retrial last month, bringing closure to the 1966 murder case after more than half a century of legal battles

Japanese prosecutors have said they will not appeal over the acquittal of Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, in a retrial last month, bringing closure to the 1966 murder case after more than half a century of legal battles

Japan rules out appeal over acquittal of world’s longest death row inmate

Energy Security Ed Miliband (Peter Byrne/PA)

Energy Security Ed Miliband (Peter Byrne/PA)

Fair deal on fuel needed for motorists, according to Ed Miliband

Graham Coxon, guitarist in the band Blur, leaves the Royal Courts of Justice, London (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Graham Coxon, guitarist in the band Blur, leaves the Royal Courts of Justice, London (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Blur guitarist locked in divorce court battle with wife

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled officials in Downing Street (Benjamin Cremel/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled officials in Downing Street (Benjamin Cremel/PA)

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Cabinet minister: ‘Bound to be missteps’ in early days of Starmer’s government

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